A friend of mine is in the middle of the end of selling their house – the last minute repairs, the house-hunting, and lots and lots of decisions about where to live, why to go there, how much, etc. I’m insanely jealous because I don’t have all of those headaches – how silly of me, right? And of course with kids it’s so much more complicated. Like the house they saw the other day that was a shrine to the mid-50s ranch house. Very hipster slick, but somehow probably not the best choice for two kids under the grand old age of five. I’ve already teased her that she’s my perfect reader, so today, I thought I’d dedicate this post to Helen (see her strut her stuff at numsi).
See Helen, you may not be able to have the 50’s house in full-size. But perhaps you should consider this much more manageable version. All the clean minimalist glory, funky color palettes, and slightly uncomfortable furnishings without the upkeep. PLUS, your two girls will learn the proper care and maintenance methods necessary for your next move – into a perfect 50’s rambler. And, don’t forget, you can replace yourselves with the extra hip modern family addition, seen below.
Chronicle Books joined with MoMA to create an entire series of ultrahip products including the MoMA Modern Playhouse and the MoMa Modern Family. Honestly, I used to think I’d love to work there but I’m no longer sure I’m creative enough, Chronicle Books knocks me out of my seat again and again.
MoMA Modern Family: $12.99
MoMA Modern Playhouse: $19.99
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i saw that in parents magazine and totally bookmarked it to feature on my site too!
At least your kids are old enough to get one – I’m trying to convince myself I don’t need it yet!
Ha! Ha! Thanks that’s freaking awesome! I’d love to upgrade myself with hipster cardboard me! (and the no doubt very quiet hipster kids). Love this! Thanks!!
Yes, one has to assume that cardboard is quieter than flesh and blood. I love it when my posts sync up with reality (or in this case replace it!)
awesome! would love a cardboard replacement of myself. i’m so unhip now that i just gave myself a haircut with a flowbee. sigh…
Emily, I seriously can’t believe you own a flowbee. We have to talk.
This may be the closest I’ll ever come to owning a home. Guess I have to start somewhere!
Cassie – you NEED this on your desk. You can orchestrate all kinds of odd family situations when work gets you down. (or strange office scenarios?)
Good game. There is a lot of work in my house and for painting the walls I usually turn to this company, whose specialists have come to my aid more than once.
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